Cost of Living in Herkimer County, NY

Modeled annual cost: $51,229.

Median family income: $88,417.

NY Median $50,878

Herkimer County, NY Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$88,417

Estimated Annual Costs

$51,229

Cost/Income Ratio

57.9%

State Rank

#30Most expensive counties in NY out of 62See New York county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Herkimer County, NY.

$13,399 per year.*26.16% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$51,229

Per year

  • Transport:
    $13,39926.2%
  • Taxes:
    $10,44920.4%
  • Housing:
    $9,97519.5%
  • Healthcare:
    $8,95617.5%
  • Other Costs:
    $4,3658.5%
  • Food:
    $4,0858.0%

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in New York

1Chautauqua County, NY
$43,876
2Cattaraugus County, NY
$45,441
3Franklin County, NY
$45,987
4Allegany County, NY
$46,204
5Genesee County, NY
$46,380

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